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Recent Examples of lunch
Megan Stringer, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
Building the living shoreline in Choctawhatchee Bay was supposed to take two days but the Force Blue folks moved 40 tons of rock by hand and finished by midafternoon on the first day, with a break for lunch.
—Quil Lawrence, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Last night at a London screening of her forthcoming film, Nosferatu, Depp embraced her inner lady who lunches—and her Chanel contract—in a set from the French label’s pre-fall 2024 show.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Others would stop for lunch after buying a car at one of the many dealerships that used to line the street.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
Building the living shoreline in Choctawhatchee Bay was supposed to take two days but the Force Blue folks moved 40 tons of rock by hand and finished by midafternoon on the first day, with a break for lunch.
—Quil Lawrence, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
The group lunched at Mount Ceder, watching a herd of goats frolic in the heat in their pastoral landscape that led to massive, slanted steeps in the distance.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Last night at a London screening of her forthcoming film, Nosferatu, Depp embraced her inner lady who lunches—and her Chanel contract—in a set from the French label’s pre-fall 2024 show.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunch
Noun
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On March 21, Hailey and Justin were spotted grabbing dinner at every celeb's fave spot in Los Angeles: Sushi Park.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
22 Mar. 2025
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Everyone is a suspect — all 157 members of staff and guests at a state dinner for Australian dignitaries, where the murder mystery occurs — as Cordelia investigates the upstairs, downstairs, and secret backstairs of Washington, D.C.'s most famous mansion.—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Stay here: Dunton Townhouse, run by the same people behind the famous Dunton Hot Springs, is a snug five-room bed and breakfast (yes, inside a townhouse) in the heart of Telluride.—
Sophie-Claire Hoeller,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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His mum, Linda, quit her job and moved into a bed and breakfast in Salisbury to be near him, while his dad, Dave, visited every weekend and his close network of friends took it in turns to visit.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Beverage and snacking giant PepsiCo was also on Goldman’s list.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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Talking late and snacking in the kitchen is the best.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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My son Philip, 33 then, and his wife Madeline drove into the yard after supper.—
Horace R. Hinkley,
Outdoor Life,
19 Mar. 2025
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From convenient weeknight supper ideas packed with flavor to pretty tablecloths and settings that will upgrade your Easter entertaining, there are bargains down every aisle of ALDI to serve up fresh inspiration around your house.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
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Travis Scott Has Heat In WWE Over Cody Rhodes Controversy Contrary to initial reports, Cena will not be receiving a lifetime achievement award during his WrestleMania week luncheon.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Eleven of the honorees spoke before accepting a check, certificate and flower during the luncheon at The Heights Golf Club in Rancho Bernardo.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The palate is big on ripe melon, rose water, and tea, with an undercurrent of oak before a fragrant and sweet finish.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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In addition to prayer and magnetism, Antoine sometimes prescribed certain drugs or herbal teas.—
Emilien Hofman (Tr. Elettra Pauletto),
The Dial,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As soon as the captain gives the all clear, set down that mimosa and leave the buffet behind.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Bon Appétit,
19 Mar. 2025
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The versatile buffet comes in three colors, including brown, gray, and orange, and it’s designed to hold towels poolside, function as a TV console, or provide enough space to serve food and drinks at night.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Lunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunch. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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